Brian Allee-Walsh, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Dan Morgan said working at outside linebacker feels different after playing several years at middle linebacker but is excited about the situation. "I have the speed and the athletic ability to play on the outside, but it's definitely a different feeling out there than in the middle. It's actually kind of fun. I was real excited to get back out there," Morgan said.

Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com, reports New Orleans Saints LB Dan Morgan said during a radio interview that he did not come out of retirement to be a backup on the team. "I wouldn't be coming back if it was to be a backup," Morgan said. "I want to be an elite player."

Updating a previous report, Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com, reports New Orleans Saints LB Dan Morgan said he has filed his reinstatement papers with the NFL and plans to rejoin the Saints. Morgan has talked to the team and said they seem interested of having him play.

The Associated Press reports former NFL LB Dan Morgan said he retired from football in order to become a full-time dad for his children. "Those things are a lot bigger than my football career will ever be," Morgan said. "That's the most important thing in my life, and I just had to make sure my health is there and I'm there for my family. That's what it came down to."

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports former New Orleans Saints LB Dan Morgan decided to retire because of the assortment of injuries he fought through during his career. A team source said Morgan passed a team physical before he was signed, but the toll of how hard he played while with the Carolina Panthers caught up with him.

John Murphy, of Yahoo Sports, reports New Orleans Saints LB Dan Morgan and LB Jonathan Vilma could line up on the field at the same time in 2008. The team could try to slide Morgan to weakside linebacker and also have him be the backup middle linebacker in case Vilma's knee injury flares up.

Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports free-agent LB Dan Morgan (Panthers) will sign with the New Orleans Saints, according to sources. Morgan has agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers could save $2.1 million if the team decides to release LB Dan Morgan Monday, Feb. 11. Morgan may be expendable due to the play of LB Jon Beason and he is scheduled to count $4.55 million against the cap for 2008.

Carolina Panthers LB Dan Morgan (Achilles') did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 2, and is listed as out for Week 9. Morgan is hoping to be available for a playoff push later in the season, but no timetable has been made.